Scientific Application Test Engineer III – Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
Core
Ensure quality, reliability, and performance of analytical instruments and scientific software for chromatography and mass spectrometry workflows.
Role type
Senior IC scientific application test engineer (chromatography/mass spectrometry)
Builds
Reliable analytical instruments, software, and integrated LC-MS/GC-MS workflows for global customers
Domain
Life sciences instrumentation and analytical chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hands-on laboratory instrumentation experience, software and system testing expertise, verification strategy development, end-to-end workflow evaluation, complex troubleshooting, defect investigation and documentation, risk assessment, preventive quality improvement, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
software testing methodologies, test management tools, defect-tracking systems, firmware/software/hardware interface understanding, regulated environment validation, FDA expectations knowledge, project coordination
Technologies
chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, LC-MS, GC-MS, instrument-control software
Responsibilities
Test analytical instruments and related software; connect, configure, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation; develop and execute verification strategies, test plans, and test cases; perform exploratory, regression, system, and release-readiness testing; identify verification gaps and technical risks; investigate, reproduce, document, and verify defects; assess customer impact and release implications; analyze recurring defects to improve quality; collaborate with software, hardware, product, project, and scientific teams; communicate technical findings and test results to stakeholders; improve verification methods and team efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC